Real Talk Co.

Today we’ll be looking at why Walmart succeeded, where K-Mart ultimately failed.

This is a hospitality post.

“Why is that,” or “how do you figure,” you might ask.

Let’s take a look.

Why did Walmart succeed, where K-Mart ultimately failed?

Similar to target, they made shopping at supermarkets “cool.” However, there are things that Walmart did to separate themselves. Their always low prices was big. Plus, they were able to “treat” American customers with knowing their products are made at “home.” And finally, they have an attractive system in place that allows a full department for customers’ favorite items.

“Always low” prices

Organized system (departments) for customers

Hometown goods

(Similar to target) they make shopping there “cool”